supermario680

I have a 94 civic EX, 5-spd. once in a great while it would fire up and the die, I would try it again and it would start just fine so I didn't worry about it. then today it didn't start 10 times in a row, and then did. drove it aways and it just died while driving.

the engine cranks just fine, and WILL respond to throttle input but ONLY with key turned all the way, as soon as the key is released the engine dies INSTANTLY regardless of throttle input.

I suspect it is the ignition switch, as at time the dash lights would not come on with the key in the On position. I would wiggle it and then they would come on but the car will still not stay running. also my stereo would come on with the key on the on position but not the dash lights. also the check engine light did go OFF after 2 seconds when the dash is working. any info would be appreciated.

random chaos 85

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I suspect it is the ignition switch, as at time the dash lights would not come on with the key in the On position. I would wiggle it and then they would come on but the car will still not stay running.
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sounds like the ignition switch to me. mine did the same thing last year

ferio252

You got it bud, it's the ignition switch. I Had the same problem.

supermario680

thats total sukage, I called some local auto parts store, 112 for the key cylinder nearly 400 for the switch WTF?!?!?!?!?!

supermario680

I tried it again and found out that inbetween ON and START there is another position where the dashlights come on but the starter doesn't engage. so I started the car and instead of letting go of the key I held it inbetween ON and START and it STAYED running, let it go to ON and it shut off again.

key cylinder or switch? (switch right?)

random chaos 85

yep, switch

random chaos 85

o, forgot somethin, yes the switch is expensive, tho $400 seems way too much, i got mine from honda for $225 for my "95 LX

supermario680

thank for the help, I called a local junkyard and they say the have the switch for $45!!!! sweet. the other stores were quoting me the price of the whole assembly. btw is there a website for oem honda parts?

supermario680

anyone know of a factory oem honda parts website?

supermario680

for anyone concerned, I simply cleaned off the contacts of the switch itself with a knife, and alcohol swabs, and it runs GREAT no problem since,

l337m4n

Cool i'll remember that since it seems like a common problem and a bit costly.